The Capitals called Leipsic’s comments “unacceptable and offensive,” and the NHL condemned Leipsic’s comments (as well as the comments of Florida Panthers forward Jack Rodewald, who was also involved in the conversation) on Wednesday.

Leipsic was finishing out a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Capitals before he was cut. He scored three goals and eight assists in 61 games this season, and will head into the eventual offseason as a restricted free agent.